ECR is a great place to raise children and youth in the faith, and it’s a great place to BE a kid! Our children’s offerings help us to teach the story of Christ’s love for all, but they also help build a Christian Community.
Christmas Pageant
What childhood is complete without being part of an endearing depiction of the birth of our Lord and Savior? Look for signup forms for this fun presentation in December.
Easter Egg Hunt
We should all ruin our best Easter Sunday clothes in an effort to live into the joy of the Resurrection! We have lots of great egg-hiding places, and a certain bunny has been known to make an appearance.
Vacation Bible School
Usually taking place in early June, our vacation bible school offerings are original themes that are fun, inclusive, and focus on Christ’s love for all. On the last day, we usually enjoy
Children’s Retreats
We schedule fun events and outings for our younger kids each year. Be it a trip to the lake, or a party at a parishioners house, it’s aways fun to get our young ones together.
EYC
Enigmatic Yodeling Crabs? NO! EYC stands for Episcopal Youth Community. We have a wonderful youth group for your 7th-12th grade age kids to join. Join us during the school year at 5:00 on Sunday evenings for a meal, fellowship, games, and worship. EYC is a a safe and inclusive group, led by two wonderful MSU students. They also plan periodic trips and experiences.
Camp Bratton Green
Since 1947, Camp Bratton-Green has provided a Christian summer camp ministry supported by the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi. Our goal at Camp Bratton-Green is to have a safe, fun, and inspirational overnight summer camp environment for all campers and staff members. At Camp Bratton-Green, campers engage in weekly sessions that include worship, small group discussions, games, team building and skits that are all centered around a Christian theme. There are summer sessions available for kids 6-16, and a winter session (called Winter Solstice) which is available for Sr. High campers. We also have two, wonderful summer sessions for special needs adults.
Our camp uses a volunteer staffing model, so that means that you can be a part of our camp community at any age. Visit the Gray Center website to learn more!
Diocesan Youth Offerings
We have a wonderful offering of diocesan youth events in addition to the regular programming at our summer camp. Please visit our diocesan youth website to learn more about: Happening, DOY, Convocation Events, Youth Council, and more!